Search Dictionary
Definition of eriocephalus

eriocephalus

/ˌɛr.i.oʊˈsɛf.ə.ləs/
e · ri · o · ceph · a · lus
Plural:eriocephali
JUMP TO:

eriocephalus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any aromatic evergreen shrub of the genus Eriocephalus (family Asteraceae), native to southern Africa and cultivated for its silvery foliage, small white or purple-tinted daisy-like flower heads, and distinctive fluffy, cotton-like seed heads that emerge after blooming.

• Rhymes for eriocephalus

• Nearby Words

erik
erika
erinus
eriocephalus
eriogonum
eriophyllum
eritrea

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eriocephalus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eriocephalus
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.